In 1981, his older brother Dr. Bob Ware called him to come to Orlando, Florida and work with the Tabernacle "Super Seniors".
He received his Bachelor of Science in Bible Degree in 1984 and Doctor of Divinity Degree in 1989 from Heritage College.n 1998 Dr. Bob Ware resigned from TBC and upon his recommendation and a 100% church vote, Dr. Steve Ware became our Pastor.

The afternoon Philip disappeared, Bob Ware, the pastor of Tabernacle Baptist, fell to his knees.

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Pastor Bob Ware did his best to offer spiritual comfort.It was OK to ask those questions, he told them.Christ asked the same on the cross.

Ware reminded them that 16 years ago at Tabernacle Baptist, he put his hand on Philips head, saying, Lord, we got this child as a gift from you, and today were giving him back to you, to do with as you please.

Back at church, Ware met with the youth group, about 50 children and teen-agers, many of whom had known Philip for years.

In 1981, his older brother, Dr. Bob Ware, called him to come to Orlando, Florida to work with the Tabernacle "Super Seniors".
He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible in 1984, and a Doctor of Divinity in 1989 from Heritage College.